Quality Assurance Auditor - Dairy & Animal Welfare Impact

Select Milk Producers; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Milk Producers (SMP) is seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor to support our Midwest dairy region. This role partners with the Production Practices team and dairy leadership to evaluate animal care, welfare, safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability initiatives.

The auditor conducts audits, reports findings, helps develop corrective actions, delivers training, and promotes continuous improvement across member dairies, contributing to responsible dairy production and long-term

Qualifications

• Spanish language skills are highly valued for working with dairy personnel across diverse operations.
• Prior animal auditing experience and certifications are valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Production Practices team to develop, implement, and support programs related to animal care and welfare, employee development, worker safety, environmental stewardship, sustainability, and food safety.
• Conduct audits at member dairies, evaluate animal welfare standards, and provide comprehensive reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Utilize a consultative approach to identify opportunities for improvement and collaborate with dairy leadership and employees to develop innovative, practical solutions.
• Partner with dairy owners, managers, and employees to develop corrective action plans and implement improvements.
• Deliver training and educational support to dairy personnel as needed.

Skills

Spanish language

Auditing

Job description

Select Milk Producers (SMP) is seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor to support our Midwest dairy region. This role partners with the Production Practices team and dairy leadership to evaluate animal care, welfare, safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability initiatives.

The auditor conducts audits, reports findings, helps develop corrective actions, delivers training, and promotes continuous improvement across member dairies, contributing to responsible dairy production and long-term